Holiday apartment in Neustift: monastery, wine and hiking trails

Neustift combines the history of the abbey with wine-making traditions and paths through cultural landscapes. This gives you various ideas for each day of your stay: an independent tour through historic rooms, a wine-related appointment or a hike with a clearly structured route. The changing scenery between gardens, vineyards and chestnut groves is particularly appealing. You can therefore choose a holiday apartment in Neustift according to the focus you want for your trip – culture, enjoyment or activity.

Monastery, basilica and art history

The Neustift Augustinian Abbey was founded in 1142 by Blessed Hartmann near his episcopal see in Brixen. The Basilica of Novacella was granted the title of Basilica Minor in 1956. The Museum of Neustift Abbey presents almost 900 years of architectural and art history.

The Neustift abbey complex can be visited independently; the tour takes you through the abbey church, cloister, museum and famous library hall. The museum tour also includes the courtyard with the Fountain of Miracles, the abbey garden and the magnificent Baroque library hall. Those wishing to combine different interests will find several ways to explore the site here.

The historic abbey garden of Neustift Monastery comprises an orchard with a pavilion, a herb garden with around 75 medicinal and culinary plants, and a Baroque ornamental garden with fountains, a bird chapel and a historic fishpond. It was faithfully restored in 2004.

Wine-making traditions and regional delicacies

Wine production has been documented as an established part of life at Neustift Abbey since 1142. The winery is one of the oldest wineries in the world. A vineyard tour in Neustift followed by a tasting of four wines lasts around 90 minutes; participation is only possible with prior registration.

At the Stiftskeller Bar, you can taste juices, herbal teas, wine and spirits. Tyrolean snacks and small dishes are served as well – a complement to a stay in which regional flavours are just as important as culture and landscape.

Hiking trails through vineyards and chestnut groves

The Keschtnweg is a moderately difficult trail almost 90 kilometres long that can be divided into several daily stages. It begins at Novacella Abbey at an altitude of 560 metres and runs through centuries-old chestnut groves towards Renon, Bolzano and Terlan. The stage structure provides a clear framework for planning.

The Törggelesteig trail near Novacella is a circular route through ancient cultural landscapes and terraced vineyards. The hike begins at the abbey's large car park and passes the Chapel of St. Michael, which is also called „Engelsburg“.

A holiday apartment in Neustift to suit your travel rhythm

When choosing your holiday apartment in Neustift, you can base your decision on your preferred travel rhythm: culture and a garden visit, wine as the main focus or longer hiking stages. At Neustift Monastery, unguided visits are scheduled from Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 to 17:00. This allows you to plan each day around your own interests without separating culture, enjoyment and activity from one another.

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